Ukip leader Diane James ‘resigns’ from role

UKIP leader Diane James has resigned the role after just 18 days, it has been reported.

One report suggested that she had been “deeply unhappy for personal reasons about her new role” while another suggested that she had quit because of her husband’s ill health.

Her departure, if confirmed, will raise speculation that her predecessor Nigel Farage could make a comeback. Mr Farage previously resigned before staying on and leading Ukip through the EU referendum campaign.

Ukip leader Diane James quits after three weeks in the job

Ukip was thrown into turmoil last night after Diane James resigned as leader 18 days into the job, saying that she did not have enough authority to reform the party. The South East MEP’s office issued The Times with a statement from Ms James which said that she had decided to step down for “personal and professional…

5 Responses to UKIP leader Diane James ‘to stand down’

I think she was a bad choice as party leader, Steve Woolfe is the only one who can replace Nigel Farage and take UKIP onto bigger things. Steve being an immigrant kills the racist card, even though Nigel is married to a German.